Well...I've had my ZAM Grinder for a few weeks now, and I have to say that it has exceeded my expectations.
@lazylathe has already posted different pictures of the many different ways that you can configure this grinder, so I don't feel the need to.
That being said, I received a silver version of this grinder. It's a bit dusty in the image, because I've been using it since I received it:
Mine came with two top inserts, one debowler, and one cup that can be used for storing nugs or anything else:
I also discovered that the cup-insert works in the bottom-half as the ground herb catch chamber. And with the size of the grinding chamber, it works well!
The magnetic band works great, aside from what some others here have said. I can turn it upside down and shake it all around quite violently without the magnet losing it's grip. I have been heavily surprised and happy with how well this magnet works.
And hence, the absence of the center pin, so that it's "all teeth" is a huge plus in my book, and one of the other major features this little personal grinder has to offer.
The grind size/consistency is about perfect for my needs. It's not too course for my vapes that like a finer grind, and it's not too fine for my vapes that like a courser grind. It's a good medium-to-fine grind that's quite universal. I feel like many vaporists will find it meets their needs for almost any personal dry-herb vape on the market right now. Even though the grinding chamber is so small, the herb gets chopped multiple times as it slides down those long teeth. I suspect that function is why/how this grinder accomplishes such a consistent fine grind as it does.
The PTFE liners were a fantastic addition, and it keeps the metal in the bottom section clean. I prefer a three-piece grinder, so I don't use the bottom screen. Given that, I'd like the option of either a longer PTFE insert for the herb-catch at the bottom, or possibly a silicone puck that sits in the space under the current PTFE insert to keep concentrates in.
The top section PTFE debowler insert is a fantastic addition! I always carry an extra container to store my ABV in till I get home, and this eliminates that need. I'm very happy about that.
Also, another addition that I would love to see would be some sort of silicone or even PTFE disk that you could put over the catch bowl and screw the midsection down over it so as to make both an airtight bowl for storage as well as keeping the ground herb stored in that bottom section from falling back into the teeth/grinding section when the grinder is inverted would be a welcome addition that would bring this useful little perfect grinder closer to perfection.
Overall though, this is a great personal grinder for most vaporists who like to grind fresh every time. It's also a true all-in-one pocket grinderI highly recommend it. This manufacturer has made a fantastic entrance to the market. I look forward to future iterations of this grinder.
Thanks for an interesting and unique product,
@ZAM . I look forward to what you come up with in the future.
http://www.zamgrinders.com/
For what it's worth, this is an extremely modular grinder, and we all know how we love "stoner legos". For those of us in that family, this is right up our ally.
This is the largest build, including the kief screen (a 4-piece grinder):
This is everything disassembled:
This is my preferred build (a 3-piece grinder:
And this is the smallest build (3-piece with smaller herb-catch):
^ That last one is the ultimate pocket-grinder, and still includes the debowler!
All in all, this grinder has a great entry-lever price point, and it's stoner-lego'ness still allows us to customize it to our own individual needs/style. It's a welcome addition to my grinder collection that will get much use from now and into the future.
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